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China’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered
All nuclear powers test missiles. Why do China’s tests provoke such a fierce response?
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This ‘centrist’ party is rising in NZ polls. Will it prove power broker?
TOP’s positive polling is fuelling media speculation about its electoral prospects. Can it finally get over the line? And what might happen if it does?
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NZ accuses China of going against peace and stability of Pacific
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific New Zealand says China’s testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region. China briefed regional governments on Monday of its intention to fire a long-range, nuclear-capable missile with a dummy warhead into the South Pacific Ocean. According to
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Secrecy in Victoria’s courts is rife. Here are 6 reforms that would make the system better
There’s no doubt open justice is at crisis point in Victoria following sustained negative media reporting. But it can be improved.
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Australia’s housing market is cooling. Perhaps our expectations should too
We are judging the success of Australia’s housing system using the wrong measures.
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Fragmented and incomplete: why isn’t anyone in charge of Australia’s EV charger rollout?
Australia’s EV transition is gathering pace – but fixing gaps in the public charger network will be essential for the shift to continue.
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Cultural safety isn’t a buzzword. It’s a vital part of First Nations health care and healing
Indigenous Australians are less likely to use health services than non-Indigenous people – even when needed. So health services need to change.
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If you flirt with an AI companion, does that count as cheating?
Some people rely on AI romantic companions for emotional support or private sexual exploration. Some partners experience this as betrayal.
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The ‘navalization’ of economic warfare sees trade routes become zones of force rather than rules
With the declining power of financial sanctions, many countries are now physically boarding ships to enforce scattershot rules of trade, conflict and commerce.
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Why Pope Leo’s visit to Lampedusa matters for migrants, the church and global politics
Pope Leo is following in his predecessor’s footsteps by placing migrants in the focus of his pontificate.
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New study finds clear-cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk
In mountainous environments, logging can hasten snowmelt, leading to larger floods.
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UK ‘only’ contributes 1% global emissions – but alongside many other countries, that all adds up
If many countries take the stance that ‘we’re only contributing 1% of global emissions’, responsibility dwindles and action stalls.